Question

120% of a number is 36?

Answer 1

Explanation:

We have, 120% × x = 36

or,

120

100

× x = 36

Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 120,

we have x = 36 ×

100

120

x = 30

Answer 2

120% of x = 36

1.2 * x = 36

x = 36 / 1.2 = 30

So:

120% of 30 are 36